Instagram is launching its own Oscars for creators : Rings
Instagram, the Meta-owned photo and video platform, is launching Instagram Rings, a new program meant to celebrate the creativity of its more than three billion monthly active users. But of those three billion users, only 25 will receive Rings, with…
Major visa update from Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia confirmed that holders of all types of visas may perform Umrah while in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the measure comes as part of its efforts to streamline…
Mahinda Rajapaksa should be hanged : Fonseka
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka launched a scathing attack on former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, accusing him of corruption, betrayal, and misuse of state property, while declaring that according to the Constitution, Rajapaksa “deserves death by hanging.” Commenting on a statement issued…
Indian players to play in LPL 2025 ?
For the first time, Indian cricketers are expected to take part in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), marking a major milestone in the tournament’s history as it heads into its sixth edition from December 1 to 23, 2025. According to…
Famous Bellanwila temple elephant “Manika” dies at 76
The female elephant belonging to the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya has died a short while ago, temple officials confirmed. According to a temple official, the elephant, aged 76, passed away earlier today within the temple premises. The elephant, known among devotees…
32 pigeons stolen from Dehiwala National Zoo
Authorities at the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens say that 32 pigeons have been stolen from the facility. Deputy Director Hemantha Samarasekara told reporters that the theft was discovered over the weekend and that a complaint has been lodged with the…
Three women killed in Gampola accident
Three people were killed and another person was injured in an accident on the Gampola–Doluwa road. The accident occurred when a car traveling along the road collided with a lorry. Three women who were on their way to observe sil…
US and Japanese scientists win 2025 Nobel Prize in medicine
The 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists for discovering how the immune system protects us from thousands of different microbes trying to invade our bodies. Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and…
Advisory for Severe Lightning issued for 12 districts
Advisory for Severe Lightning: Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 01.30 p.m. 06 October 2025 valid for the period until 11.00 p.m. 06 October 2025 The post Advisory for Severe Lightning issued for 12 districts appeared…
Race against time to save 200 hikers stuck in Everest
Over 200 hikers were stranded at Mount Everest, trapped by heavy snow after a blizzard, as rescuers raced against time to reach them. Some 350 others have been led to safety by rescuers, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said, and rescuers…